Slow Living

I just learned about a new publication from England called Kinfolk Magazine–a lifestyle magazine that explores ways to simplify lives, cultivate community and spend more time with family and friends. I’m not necessarily trying to promote the magazine, but the more I read about their mission statement and purpose, the more I realize I want to live that kind of life.

I recently read that teenagers spend about 9 hours a day on social media. Adults probably aren’t much better, and the new zombie apocalypse looks like this:

Life Concept

It makes me sad, because I am just as guilty as others with cell phone use, but I am trying to be conscious of it. I really want to embrace the slow living concept, and it’s going to be one of my goals for the new year.